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From the moment we arrive at The Datai Resort Langkawi, we are enchanted by its magical atmosphere. Nestled at the northwestern tip of Langkawi Island, Malaysia, this luxurious resort seamlessly blends into its 10-million-year-old rainforest surroundings. Read more...
As for this trip we visit the United States and we love the outdoors and adventures. We also have a favourite when it’s comes to the many recommendable towns and cities, being Durango. To experience this all-in comfort, we stay at Tamarron Lodge a less than 10 minute-drive to Durango. Read more…
When we asked our teenagers for their favorite holiday destination ever; without a second of hesitation, they yelled out: the ranch in the mountains in the USA! Read more...
We leave the city of Albuquerque in the US behind us as we drive deeper into the desert. These are the lands of the Indigenous Tamayame people. Our destination, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, sits miles away from the cities noises and bustle on a quiet part of the Santa Ana Pueblo. Read more…
Rays of sunlight are following us when we drive through Gstaad. We are heading for a huge chalet on one of the snow-covered hills in the Saanenland region: the former Steigenberger Hotel is magically transformed into the Huus Hotel, all with respect to its superb location. Read more...
Miles before entering the picturesque Swiss town of Gstaad, we already spot our place of destination rising high above the rest. We earlier informed our daughters that our next stop would be a ‘princess castle’. Read more...
We can't help it, but our first association is Jurassic Park: jungle overgrown granite rocks flow seamlessly into the deep blue-green ocean. At any moment we expect to kick a sleeping T-Rex on its tail. It's like walking into a movie set. But this is all real life. We start our experiences off right with a four-day stay in one of the best hotels in the world on one of the most beautiful bays, Petite Anse, the Four Seasons Seychelles. Read more...
She pauses for a second and then runs as best she can a few meters into the thickly snowy garden, falls on her back and makes a snow angel with her arms and legs while moving. This scene takes place on the first day of our visit to the Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort. In the morning we receive a warm welcome from host Burkhard Wolter and his team. Read more…
Wow, this is a cool room! That is how it sounds from the room next to us. We have the pleasure to be guests at the breathtaking Grand Resort Bad Ragaz for a second time, now in winter. Although it more looks like spring on the day of arrival with 14 degrees Celsius. However, as often in the Alps, the weather changes in a heartbeat and the snowflakes drift down within hours of our arrival. Read more…
In the height of summer, we travel from a scorching hot France to the sixth-smallest nation in Europe. Indeed it is small, but it easily wins the prize for the grandest name ever bestowed on a country. Our travel destination for the coming four days is known as the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra. We are guests at its one and only five star Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa. Read more…
When we arrive a bit later than expected in the evening, we immediately experience the great service at River Valley Lodge. Read more…
A true highlight of our trip to Switzerland and especially for our youngest girl is a revisit to what they call ‘the fairy-tale castle on the mountain’. Well even better than a castle, it is a palace: the Gstaad Palace to be precise. Read more…
Upon our arrival at HUUS Hotel in Saanen, one hot Saturday in August, we immediately bump into charismatic owner Günter Weilguni and resident DJ Ewald Klassen greeting us like long lost friends. Read more…
Now our girls are somewhat older we more and more can take up real outdoor activities. And we are just in the right place to do so: the lovely village of Malbun, situated in the eastern exclave of the municipality of Triesenberg, in Liechtenstein. We stay at the lovely family hotel Gorfion. Read more…
Sometimes it happens that getting to our destination is half the fun. Well this certainly applies to the RiffelAlp resort. We follow the sun by driving over the Furka Pass, famous for the stunning views and hair-raising car chases of James Bond. Read more…
If you want to spend some wonderfully relaxing family time in a signature spa in a quiet beautiful place, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is just the place for you! Read more…
A slightly distinct experience of a holiday between children and parents is quite normal we suppose. As enthusiastic as we are of the approach of staff around the Danai Beach Resort in Greece, … Read more…
Okay, you do expect a lot when a hotel promises to deliver 5-star experience; so we are curious to find out when we enter our next destination in Greece: the beach front Pomegranate Hotel. Read more…
The Potidea Palace Hotel brands itself as an “Ultra All Inclusive” holidays destination for families and couples alike. Read more…
A passion for travelling and discovering new cultures is something we share with the family Van Vlisteren, who manages the luxury four-star hotel The Wilmersberg. Also known as the country estate of eastern Holland. Read more…
